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HPV — resources and links Women's Health GUM clinics GUM (genito-urinary medicine) clinics are specialist sexual health centres that offer free, confidential health services, including screening and treatment of STIs. GUMs do not require a referral letter from your GP. If you prefer to be seen by a woman, call the clinic first and ask if they can arrange it |
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To find a GUM clinic near you, look in the phone book under your local health authority. The fpa website (see below) can also help you locate your nearest clinic. Books What your doctor may not tell you about HPV and Abnormal PAP Smears by Joel Palefsky (Warner Books 2002) Websites The fpa website has information about a range of sexually transmitted infections including chlamydia, herpes, HPV and HIV. You can also use the fpa website to find a sexual health clinic near you. It's easy to use and can even give you a map of how to get there. This website, for women who have sex with women, features information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs/STIs), a question and answer section, details of current related research, and links to other websites.
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Written by Tamara Beus and published in printed form by Women's Health (2002)
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